The day 1917

"The Day" (1917) by Armenian artist Martiros Sarian captures a vibrant scene of daily life in a village. The painting depicts a rustic town square with a traditional house in the foreground, its red walls adorned with a blue balcony. An ox cart, pulled by two black oxen, moves through the square, highlighting the simple rural life. The backdrop of rolling hills, rendered in bold strokes of color, provides a sense of depth and evokes the natural beauty of the Armenian countryside. The use of bright colors and simplified forms reflects Sarian's signature style, characterized by a strong connection to his homeland's culture and landscape.